Virat Kohli averages 75.83 versus Bangladesh in ODIs: Key stats
What's the story
Indian cricket sensation Virat Kohli is all set to make his mark in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. This will be his fourth appearance in the tournament, having previously played in the 2009, 2013, and 2017 editions. Meanwhile, India's opening game is against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 20. Here we look at Kohli's sensational ODI numbers against the Tigers.
Kohli vs BAN
Highest average against Bangladesh in ODIs
As per ESPNcricinfo, Kohli is India's highest run-scorer against Bangladesh in ODIs with 910 runs across 16 ODIs. He has slammed five centuries and three fifties against them. The batting talisman owns the highest average (75.83) among batters with at least 900 ODI runs against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, no other Indian has even 800 runs in this regard.
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Can Kohli go past Sangakkara?
As of now, Kohli and Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara own the joint-most ODI hundreds against Bangladesh. Both batters have reached the mark five times apiece. The upcoming CT clash gives Kohli a chance to break this tie.
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Breaking down Kohli's record vs Bangladesh
Kohli has returned with 136 runs across four neutral ODIs against the Tigers at 45.33. 96* of these runs came in the 2017 CT semi-final in Birmingham. This also happens to be his highest score in the mega tournament. While Kohli has managed 671 away runs against Bangladesh at 74.55, he scored 103* in his only home ODI against the opposition. This century came in the 2023 World Cup, which marked the last ODI meeting between the two teams.
CT stats
Kohli's Champions Trophy performance and records
Across his ICC Champions Trophy career, Kohli has played 13 matches and scored 529 runs in 12 innings. His highest score is an unbeaten 96, with a phenomenal batting average of 88.16. He has also scored five half-centuries, proving his ability to deliver under pressure. Among Indian batters with most CT runs, Kohli currently ranks fourth.
Upcoming milestones
Kohli's upcoming milestones in the Champions Trophy
Kohli is only 263 runs away from dethroning West Indies's Chris Gayle as the tournament's highest run-scorer. If he manages to score at least two more half-centuries in the 2025 edition, he will become the batter with the most 50-plus scores in CT history. Currently, Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid share the record with six such innings each.
Career
14,000 ODI runs loading for Kohli
Kohli is currently the third-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket, with 13,963 runs at an incredible average of 57.93. He is set to become the third player with 14,000 ODI runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar and Sangakkara. While Kohli's tally of 50 tons in the format is the most for any batter, he also owns 73 fifties. With 765 runs at 95.62, he was the highest run-getter in the preceding major ICC ODI event, the 2023 World Cup.